Dec 3rd through 6th, 2009

The Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC) has been transformed into bac:23 from December 3rd through 6th, 2009 to coincide with Art Basel and it’s various satellite fairs. The name bac:23 is derived from the number of years the Bakehouse Art Complex has had it roots in the Wynwood Art District and has been serving the community as a premiere institution for the visual arts in Miami.

bac:23 features the artwork and studios of over seventy Miami-based artists. Guests are encouraged to visit the studios and speak with the resident artists. All artworks in the studios are for sale directly from the artists themselves. This is the only “fair” in town that guests can get a first-hand look at the artistic process while finding out the story behind a particular piece. The BAC will be open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with breakfast served daily.

In addition to the seventy artist studios, the Bakehouse Art Complex also houses two separate exhibition galleries. In its 2,600 square feet Main Gallery, BAC artists confront the idea of the overwhelming sensory qualities of Art Basel with the exhibition Sensory Overload. In the BAC’s Swenson Gallery small works measuring 5” x 7” or 7” x 5” give name to the exhibition 5X7. This show encompasses works in a variety of media such as painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber art, and more.

Both opening receptions take place on November 28th, 2009 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. BAC invites the public to browse the 70 resident artists’ studios, visit the two exhibitions, enjoy drinks, and music from The Spam Allstars.
www.bacfl.org